how important is it to you that your kids gets the latest and greatest toys?

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just hangi

as a kid, my toys was being kicked outside and figure out the toys in nature. like building treehouse, throwing rocks, and drinking dads beers.

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Whats most important when it comes to "Toys" for my boys is "can they enjoy and learn from them"...Sure , new up to date toys Rock!!, but there are alot of them that are "cheaply" made and break during the first "play"..so some Uptodate ones I tend to stay away from..lol...I tend to buy inside and outside toys...My Boys have both quiet and gross motor experiences...Its to show them that there are "inside quite,fine motor skills to learn. And Outside their mostly "Gross motor skills" put to use..and energy that goes on forever..They have their own "learning laptops " that they also use..to learn theyre reading/math skills..learning how to count/read/ and write...I love those type of toys....There s also the "shaker cars"...they Rock...I bought them alot of shaker cars and tracks that we all play w/....They also own a ton of "hotwheel/matchbox cars"...soooo many..I cant keep count...lol..They rock also!! Theres a special huge rug that has roads and towns on it especially made for "matchbox" cars...and hot wheels..small versions...See, just "everyday plainold wooden blocks" teach math/reading/science skills..Ive , myself playing w/ them also..have learned even more..
They always get excited when theyve accomplished..or learned..something...Its soooo very awesome to see the look on their faces...when they accomplish and learn..Its a priceless look that will be embedded into my heart forever...My boys love to color, draw, and write letters and numbers theyre learnin somethin new everyday...and that is very awsome..I dont think , myself, that I will ever, ever grow up in this department..I love toys as well....Sometimes my Boys will get upset w/ me....cuz Im so excited in playin w/ all of em also...that they wanna help...lol. its sooo hilarius..and funny..I do love them so much..I feel that any adult can also learn from children....Hun, you take care and God Bless..<KLHugzU>;)

What is something fun to do with a kid your babysitting?

Tehya

Both kids are going into 2nd grade, the girl is a total girly girl and the other is a little boy. Is there any fun activities, crafts, games or whatever else we could do for entertainment?

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There are lot of things you can do while babysitting your kids. In your case, since you have one boy and a girl, so even activities should be such that involves both of them completely. Giving you links of certain activities you ca do with your kids-
1) Watch movies together, some cool collection here
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/best-movie-toys-part-1

2)Some cool Apple Apps for kids
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/apples-apps-for-kids

3) Making your child love reading
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/developing-a-childs-love-for-reading

4)Websites your kids can explore and have fun
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/7-websites-for-your-kids-to-explore

5)Get some puzzles for your children
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/get-some-puzzles-for-your-little-one

6)Get Crafty and make them learn something new all time
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/get-crafty-with-quilling
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/decoupage-pen-holder-craft-for-kids
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/make-a-fun-and-easy-diy-corner-bookmark

7)Let the music play
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/ever-wondered-how-music-helps-in-child-development

8)Help them build construction toys
http://www.yellowgiraffe.in/blog/childs-perspective-of-a-new-lego-block

I am sure this would help you to a great extent.

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